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Tescan MIRA SEM

 

MIRA
MIRA

Tescan MIRA SEM delivers high-resolution imaging and microanalysis with FEG source, and optional Essence™ EDS for fast transitions between imaging and analytical conditions.

  • Navigate large samples with Wide Field Optics™ and a live SEM navigation with magnification as low as 2×

  • Switch between modes instantly using In-Flight Beam Tracing™ and the Intermediate Lens™

  • Acquire compositional data directly in the SEM window with integrated Essence™ EDS

  • Characterize challenging materials using SingleVac™ or optional MultiVac low vacuum modes

  • Enhance the resolving power with optional in-column SE/BSE detectors and Beam Deceleration Technology

  • Protect hardware with the Essence™ 3D Collision Model for real-time movement awareness

HOW TESCAN MIRA ENHANCES SEM WORKFLOWS

FOR RESEARCH, ANALYSIS, AND Sample INSPECTION

Efficient SEM–EDS Analytical Workflows

Integrated EssenceTM EDS Provide imaging and EDS in one window, enabling fast collection of spectra and maps Directly correlated to SEM image

Intuitive Sample Navigation

WideField mode offers a live SEM overview at 2× magnification to move smoothly across large, tilted, or irregular samples.

Flexible Low-Vacuum Operation

Use SingleVac™ for quick charge reduction or MultiVac with gaseous SE detector combined with water vapours to capture detailed topography on uncoated, beam-sensitive, or outgassing samples.

Enhanced Imaging with In-Column Detectors

Deliver high-resolution SE and BSE imaging for delicate samples with in-column SE and BSE detector and Beam Deceleration Technology.

Modular Platform for Evolving Needs

Adapt to research or industrial workflows with wide detector choice, big chamber, VisualCoder workflow automationand open SEM Expert PI scripting interface.

Tescan MIRA Applications

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Tescan MIRA in Materials Science

High Resolution SEM Imaging and Microanalysis for Diverse Material Analysis

  • Resolve topography and morphology using chamber and in-column SE
  • Assess materials contrast using BSE with high sensitivity
  • Perform compositional checks using fully integrated Essence™ EDS
  • Capture fine features at low kV for powders, nanoparticles, and coatings using Beam Deceleration Technology

Tescan MIRA enables detailed sub-micron analysis of metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites. Its stable FE source, flexible detectors, and unified SEM–EDS workflow support consistent, application-ready data across diverse research needs.

Tescan MIRA in Industrial Inspection & Quality Control

Fast, dependable SEM workflows for routine inspection tasks

  • Inspect polished surfaces, cross-sections, and fractured surfaces
  • Identify defects, inclusions, and contaminants using SE+BSE contrast
  • Perform rapid elemental analysis using Essence™ EDS
  • Use SingleVac™ or MultiVac to handle uncoated or charge-prone samples
MIRA supports QC teams with dependable imaging and compositional analysis, reducing time-to-decision through fast mode switching. This improves consistency across routine inspection tasks.
Tescan MIRA in Failure Analysis & Microelectronics

Sub-micron inspection for device, interconnect, and wafer-level evaluation

  • Image packaging features, wire bonds, and interconnects with high contrast
  • Characterize layered structures using SE, BSE, and in-column detectors
  • Investigate defects, contamination, and electromigration features
  • Navigate quickly across wafers and devices using Wide Field Optics™

MIRA helps semiconductor and electronics teams with examining device faults, structural irregularities, and various inspection tasks. Featuring a stable FEG source, navigation, and integrated analytical tools, it reveals fine geometries and subtle features. This supports reliable assessments throughout device workflows. It simplifies acquiring morphological and elemental data, making it an efficient solution for quality control, failure analysis, and research in microelectronics.

 

 

 

TESCAN ESSENCE™

Unified Control for Imaging and Analysis

Tescan Essence™ offers a modular interface for MIRA, allowing users to manage imaging, navigation, and microanalysis within a single customizable layout. This adjustable design promotes efficient, consistent workflows for both routine and advanced SEM tasks.

  • Access spectra, maps, and profiles directly in the SEM window using integrated Essence™ EDS
  • Maintain stable beam conditions with automated routines and In-Flight Beam Tracing™
  • Navigate safely with real-time chamber monitoring using the Essence™ 3D Collision Model
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Tescan MIRA

Technical specification

Tescan MIRA

Electron column
High-brightness Schottky field emission source with Wide Field Optics™, Intermediate Lens™, and In-Flight Beam Tracing™ for stable imaging and analytical conditions
Resolution
  • High vacuum: 1.2 nm @ 30 keV (SE); 1.0 nm @ 30 keV (In-Beam SE*); 3.5 nm @ 1 keV (In-Beam SE*); 1.8 nm @ 1 keV with BDT*
  • Low vacuum: 2.0 nm @ 30 keV (BSE*); 1.8 nm @ 30 keV (GSD*); 3.0 nm @ 3 keV (GSD*)
Vacuum modes
Standard SingleVac™ for charge-prone samples; optional MultiVac low vacuum mode (up to 700 Pa) with gaseous SE detector (GSD), Nitrogen and Water vapourfor imaging insulating, outgassing, and beam-sensitive materials
Stage
Motorized 5-axis Compucentric GM stage with extended travel for large or heavy specimens; X/Y travel 130 mm, Z range 100 mm, compucentric tilt from −70° to +90°, and full 360° continuous rotation. Supports specimens up to 180 mm diameter and 8000 g (full XYZ moves), or 1000 g during full XYZRT operation.
Detectors
Standard SE and BSE detectors; optional in-column SE and BSE detectors; Beam Deceleration Technology*; optional advanced BSE detectors, CL, Raman, and ONCam optical navigation camera
Microanalysis
Integrated Essence™ EDS for SEM–EDS correlation, elemental mapping, and point or area analysis within the unified SEM environment.
Automation
Recipe-based imaging workflows, automated beam optimization, and Essence™ 3D Collision Model for hardware-safe navigation and stage movements
Imaging modes
2× to 1,000,000× magnification range; Wide Field Optics™ for live SEM overview navigation; Depth mode for improved depth of focus for high resolution imaging; and BDT for improved low-kV performance

Tescan MIRA

Electron column
High-brightness Schottky field emission source with Wide Field Optics™, Intermediate Lens™, and In-Flight Beam Tracing™ for stable imaging and analytical conditions
Resolution
  • High vacuum: 1.2 nm @ 30 keV (SE); 1.0 nm @ 30 keV (In-Beam SE*); 3.5 nm @ 1 keV (In-Beam SE*); 1.8 nm @ 1 keV with BDT*
  • Low vacuum: 2.0 nm @ 30 keV (BSE*); 1.8 nm @ 30 keV (GSD*); 3.0 nm @ 3 keV (GSD*)
Vacuum modes
Standard SingleVac™ for charge-prone samples; optional MultiVac low vacuum mode (up to 700 Pa) with gaseous SE detector (GSD), Nitrogen and Water vapourfor imaging insulating, outgassing, and beam-sensitive materials
Stage
Motorized 5-axis Compucentric GM stage with extended travel for large or heavy specimens; X/Y travel 130 mm, Z range 100 mm, compucentric tilt from −70° to +90°, and full 360° continuous rotation. Supports specimens up to 180 mm diameter and 8000 g (full XYZ moves), or 1000 g during full XYZRT operation.
Detectors
Standard SE and BSE detectors; optional in-column SE and BSE detectors; Beam Deceleration Technology*; optional advanced BSE detectors, CL, Raman, and ONCam optical navigation camera
Microanalysis
Integrated Essence™ EDS for SEM–EDS correlation, elemental mapping, and point or area analysis within the unified SEM environment.
Automation
Recipe-based imaging workflows, automated beam optimization, and Essence™ 3D Collision Model for hardware-safe navigation and stage movements
Imaging modes
2× to 1,000,000× magnification range; Wide Field Optics™ for live SEM overview navigation; Depth mode for improved depth of focus for high resolution imaging; and BDT for improved low-kV performance
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